Any snap-happy concertgoers planning on attending a Sabrina Carpenter show soon will want to get all the photos they can, as the opportunity to do so in the near future just might be gone. And Carpenter knows that might “piss off” some of her fans.
Sabrina Carpenter May Ban Cell Phones At Her Concerts
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Grammy-winning pop superstar, 26, opened up about her feelings over the use of cell phones at her concerts and revealed she may consider banning people from taking photos of her belting out her songs on stage.
“This will honestly piss off my fans, but absolutely,” Carpenter answered when asked to address the question of whether or not she would ban phones at her shows.
She reasoned, “Because I went to see Silk Sonic in Vegas, and they locked my phone. I’ve never had a better experience at a concert. I genuinely felt like I was back in the Seventies — wasn’t alive. Genuinely felt like I was there. Everyone’s singing, dancing, looking at each other, and laughing. It really, really, just felt so beautiful.”
Following Celebs Such As Madonna, Silk Sonic And More
With Carpenter’s mention of Silk Sonic, this, of course, isn’t the first time an artist has mentioned the desire to pull the plug on photography. Carpenters taking part in the trend would follow in the footsteps of artists like Madonna, Bob Dylan, Adele, and others.
Some celebs don’t feel comfortable getting their photos taken while in the middle of their performance, and others simply prefer a more intimate setting. But, Carpenter is a little torn on the subject, as she admits she can relate to those who enjoy logging memories on their mobile devices.
“I’ve grown up in the age of people having iPhones at shows,” she said. “It, unfortunately, feels super normal to me.” She added, “I can’t blame people for wanting to have memories.”
The “Manchild” singer also joked that she’s still at a youthful age where she’s proud of her facial features.
“Right now, my skin is soft and supple. It’s fine,” she said of her complexion of folks getting those close-up shots. “Do not zoom in on me when I’m 80 years old up there… Depending on how long I want to be touring and what age I am, girl, take those phones away.”
So fans, who might be begging Carpenter to “Please Please Please” let them have their phones on them, just know her youthfulness might sway her final decision on the subject.
New Album On The Way: Man’s Best Friend
Carpenter is currently preparing for the release of her next album, entitled Man’s Best Friend. The project’s cover art, which features her on her hands and knees in front of a man, appearing to be grabbing a fistful of her blond locks, has already sparked controversy.
“My new album, ‘Man’s Best Friend’ 🐾 is out on August 29, 2025. I can’t wait for it to be yours x Pre-order now,” Carpenter captioned the cover art on June 11 on Instagram.
Needless to say, some folks have been up in arms over the display, with one follower commenting, “Romanticizing violence. Well done,” while another person wrote: “Am I the only one who thinks this is dehumanizing for women?”
Meanwhile, others have defended the artwork, including Carly Simon, who told Rolling Stone, “She’s not doing anything outrageous. It seems tame.”
Man’s Best Friend is due out Aug. 29.
